Becoming a mom for the first time is beautiful and surreal, but it can also be completely overwhelming. Your body’s changing, your brain’s racing, and suddenly, everyone has advice. But here’s the secret weapon for today’s digital-savvy moms: the right apps and online spaces. Whether you’re tracking your baby’s kicks, choosing a name, or craving…
People increasingly support school phone bans — and New York got the message. As New York bans cellphone use during the school day, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that support for phone bans in school is increasing. The majority of U.S. adults support prohibiting students from using their phones during…
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn baby’s heartbeat through gentle vibrations on their phone. Trellis Health‘s “heartbeat feature” might sound spookily futuristic, but it delivers the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience their baby’s pulse in their palm anytime they like. Trellis Health’s new…
A father in China spent seven years moving across the country to hide his daughter from his ex-wife, deceiving her into believing that she would be sold if discovered by her mother. According to mainland media outlet Kankan News, 22-year-old Chen Jiayuan’s parents divorced when she was just six years old. Although custody was awarded…
As a pediatrician, I spend a lot of time engaging with families about nutrition. My philosophy is simple: If you empower a child to embrace healthy eating habits early on, they are more likely to carry these positive behaviors into adulthood. Early intervention can be transformative and help substantially reduce their long-term risk of developing…